granddaughter
/'græn,dɔ:tə/
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Definition
Noun: A female grandchild. Specifically, the daughter of one's son or daughter.
Usage
The word "granddaughter" is used to denote the familial relationship between a grandparent and the female child of their own child. It is a single, specific term.
Examples
- She loves spending weekends with her granddaughter.
- My granddaughter just started kindergarten.
- He is very proud of his granddaughter's academic achievements.
Advanced Usage
- Possessive Form: The possessive form "granddaughter's" is used to indicate something belonging to the granddaughter.
- We are going to our granddaughter's piano recital.
- Plural Form: The standard plural is "granddaughters."
- They have three granddaughters and one grandson.
Variants and Related Words
- Grandchild: A neutral term for the child of one's son or daughter (can be male or female).
- Grandson: The male counterpart, meaning the son of one's son or daughter.
- Great-granddaughter: The daughter of one's grandchild.
Synonyms
- There are no direct synonyms for this specific familial term. Descriptive phrases like "female grandchild" can convey the same meaning.
Antonyms
- Grandmother: The mother of one's parent.
- Grandfather: The father of one's parent.
Notes
"Granddaughter" is a compound word formed from "grand" and "daughter." It is always written as one word in modern English.